Montcalm County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Montcalm County, Michigan.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$150
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150

At $150, the civil filing fee in Montcalm County is about the same as nearby counties (median $150 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Montcalm County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Kristen Millard

639 N. State St, Stanton, MI 48888
Civil Complaint
$150
$150 civil filing fee (MCL 600.2529) plus $25 electronic filing system fee
Divorce / Family
$150
$150 filing fee (MCL 600.2529); add $80 if custody/parenting time and $40 if child support is at issue, plus $25 e-filing system fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Montcalm County?

    The civil filing fee in Montcalm County, Michigan is $150 civil filing fee (MCL 600.2529) plus $25 electronic filing system fee.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Montcalm County?

    $150 filing fee (MCL 600.2529); add $80 if custody/parenting time and $40 if child support is at issue, plus $25 e-filing system fee.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Montcalm County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through MiFILE.

  • Is there a free online case search for Montcalm County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at montcalm.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Montcalm County?

    Filings go to the Montcalm County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court), located at 639 N. State St, Stanton, MI 48888. You can reach the clerk at (989) 831-3525.

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